Now that Walt Spotting has become the official Arrse sport, together with Mong Slapping and Chav Baiting, I was wondering about the international version of the game.

I have an American down my local who claims to be a Green Beret. Now if he clamed to be UKSF, I could probably suss him out. However I only have limited experience with US forces at all let alone SF. Do they even have a boat house at (is it?) Ft. Bragg?

My clues so far:
- Built like someone who doesn't take excercise for a living,
- Claims to have served in SE Asia & S America,
- Currently doing something with the FBI.

Tell him how very interesting and then ask him for more details, all the while making copious notes.
Then tell him that you just happen to be a friend of Lt Col Mark Harrington (or make up some name yourself) who's been in for donkey's and happens to command a Green Beret unit and that you'll ask said officer about all this at the earliest opportunity. Because you find it so interesting.
I had one of these saddos telling me all sorts of things until I used this ploy. It's amazing the speed at which they dissapear.

Ask him about the million dollar shi##er at camp Mckall, which is the colorful description of the wash house / latrene. Candidates at selection also must handwash their uniforms in big ol' sinks on the outside of said shi##er , the location of the small AAFES/Px is right across from the chowhall.

Ask him specific about when/where he served. If he says he fought in Vietnam in the 80's, or was involved in secret missions but that his training records where destroyed, then there is a good chance he is a walt. This link has some advice about exposing
Spam walts, although it is geared toward the SEALs: http://cyberseals.org/authentiseal/resources.htm These guys may be able to help with Army SF: http://www.sfahq.org/.

There was a walt online the other eve who had me rocking with mirth when he informed me that;
A; he was with RLC....and based in Berlin.
B; i asked him what his BFPO was there, and he replied, whats 1 of those?

Yes seriously, well what could i do but lead him up the garden path before tripping him up at the front door?

Now that Walt Spotting has become the official Arrse sport, together with Mong Slapping and Chav Baiting, I was wondering about the international version of the game.

I have an American down my local who claims to be a Green Beret. Now if he clamed to be UKSF, I could probably suss him out. However I only have limited experience with US forces at all let alone SF. Do they even have a boat house at (is it?) Ft. Bragg?

My clues so far:
- Built like someone who doesn't take excercise for a living,
- Claims to have served in SE Asia & S America,
- Currently doing something with the FBI.

Help please.

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One simple question is to ask his specialty and MOS. It should be 18 series like 18E, 18C, 18B, 18D, etc., each corresponding to engineer, commo, weapons, etc. Ask what SFAS stands for (SF Assessment and Selection).

He should know where Camp Mackall is outside of Ft. Bragg, NC. Also ask which SF Group he was assigned to. These ought to be a start.

Now that Walt Spotting has become the official Arrse sport, together with Mong Slapping and Chav Baiting, I was wondering about the international version of the game.

I have an American down my local who claims to be a Green Beret. Now if he clamed to be UKSF, I could probably suss him out. However I only have limited experience with US forces at all let alone SF. Do they even have a boat house at (is it?) Ft. Bragg?

My clues so far:
- Built like someone who doesn't take excercise for a living,
- Claims to have served in SE Asia & S America,
- Currently doing something with the FBI.

Help please.

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Send me a PM with his full name, Special Forces Group(s) that he served in MOS, Rank and dates served in SF, as well as total time in service. (Or what ever data you can get and I'll check it out.)

Sadly, no boat House at Ft. Bragg, but there is a lake.. Mott Lake, were lots of demonstrations are put on by SF.

Most people who served in Vietnam were either in the 1st SFG(A) or more likely the 5th SFG(A). Most people who served in South American were stationed in Panama with the 8th SFG(A)